After rebirth, the Queen of Madness has gone against the will of Heaven

Chapter 462 Trapped in the Cave

Of course, Yu Qingli didn't tell Xiluo directly what she was thinking. Firstly, she was worried that Xiluo wouldn't be able to accept it. Secondly, this wasn't something worth bragging about. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Xiluo, have you ever thought about where the formation that was used against us in Xiangyi City came from?"

"Isn't it the formation set up by Mr. Lan?"

"That's certainly true, but how could an ordinary formation be so exquisite? Have you ever wondered where this formation gets its power from?"

"This one……"

Xiluo frowned. Although she had been in the martial arts world for many years, she knew nothing about these things. If the prince were here, he might know a thing or two. After all, the prince was well versed in military deployment and should have some understanding of formations, right?

Yu Qingli smiled. "Although these are just my guesses, there are reasons for everything. I believe that it is impossible for a mere mortal like Mr. Lan to set up such an exquisite formation. There are many mysteries in that formation, and every step is carefully planned. I think it must rely on some other power."

"Miss, do you mean that he borrowed the power of this python?"

"I'm afraid that's it!"

Xiluo looked the giant python up and down again. As she looked at it, the python closed its eyes again, as if it didn't want to look at her. Its action looked more like it was disdainful of looking at her.

Xiluo grumbled inwardly, "It's just a snake, albeit a lot bigger than an ordinary python. But a snake is a snake. There's no way it can transform into a human, right?" Where did all those bizarre powers come from? But the current situation didn't seem fake; the python seemed to understand what they were saying.

"Hey, we've been busy for half a day, but we still can't go out. Forget it, then let's go back. It should still be in time to return to the palace now."

"That's exactly what I was thinking. Instead of being trapped underwater, it's better to leave here and return to the palace to find another solution."

"Then let's go back the same way. Fortunately, we don't seem to have gone too far. We should be able to get back before dawn."

Xiluo was talking as she pulled Yu Qingli to leave, but suddenly the giant python moved. Its body, which was originally coiled in one place, suddenly stretched out, and it was several meters long. The thick and slippery snake body completely circled Yu Qingli, but did not wrap around her. For a moment, Xiluo and Yu Qingli were separated by the giant snake.

Yu Qingli was a little amused and helpless. What on earth had she gotten into trouble with? It was bad enough that the road was blocked, but did this giant python want to trap her in this cave?

"What are you going to do? Let the lady go!"

Xiluo was horrified and didn't care whether the python understood her or not. She took the dagger and stabbed the giant python. The dagger, which could cut through iron like mud, cracked when it touched the giant snake's scales, and the giant python didn't even lose a single scale. It was really infuriating.

Xiluo tightly grasped the broken dagger in her hand, ready to launch a second attack, but Yu Qingli stopped her, "Xiluo, calm down!"

"But young lady, this beast wants to trap you here. It's dark in this cave and there's no food. If we're trapped here, won't we starve to death?"

The giant python looked at Xiluo with a bit of contempt, as if it thought her words were ridiculous.

Yu Qingli frowned. What Xiluo said was true. If the giant python didn't let her go, wouldn't she be trapped to death in this cave?

"Xiluo, listen to me now. If I can't get out, then you have to get out by yourself. We can't both be trapped here, right?"

"My lady, I swear to follow you till death."

"Xiluo! This is an order! There's no need for us all to die here. Besides, if you leave here, maybe you can find someone to save me!"

Xiluo gritted her teeth and felt that what Yu Qingli said made sense. She couldn't act on impulse now. Once the giant python went crazy, it might not be as gentle as it is now. It would be even more difficult for her to save people then.

"Miss, I'll go out and find someone now."

Xiluo was about to run out as she spoke, but before she had taken two steps, a huge snake's tail wrapped around her. Xiluo struggled desperately, but the snake's tail wrapped around her waist kept getting tighter and tighter, making it difficult for her to breathe.

"Let her go!"

Yu Qingli was extremely excited. She couldn't bear to watch Xiluo being strangled to death by the giant python. Strangely enough, after Yu Qingli's order, the giant python actually let go of Xiluo. Xiluo fell to the ground, gasping for breath, feeling like she had survived a calamity.

Yu Qingli also breathed a sigh of relief, but she also understood the giant python's intention. It seemed that it didn't want them to leave here.

"Xiluo, it seems we may have to stay here for a while."

Xiluo looked at the giant python with some anger. What on earth did this beast want? It didn't want them to leave, and it also wouldn't let them go through the cave entrance to see deeper. It was truly bizarre and powerful. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Xiluo would never have believed that she would one day be held hostage by a giant python.

Yu Qingli soothed him, "Xiluo, be patient. This giant python may have simply not seen humans in years, so it's keeping us here. Once the novelty wears off, it will probably let us go."

"I hope so!"

Although Xiluo was angry, she was no match for the giant python. Moreover, both Yu Qingli and she were under the control of the giant python, so she did not dare to act rashly for the time being.

"Gulu..."

A sudden sound reminded Xiluo that she was hungry. Since they were preparing to escape, she had not had time to eat. Now this embarrassing sound made her feel even hungrier.

Yu Qingli tried to communicate with the giant python, "We can stay, but we are mortal after all. There is nothing to eat here. We will starve to death in a few days. It would be better for you to kill us directly instead of starving us to death."

The giant python's vertical pupils were shining with golden light, and it seemed to understand Yu Qingli's words. It pushed Xiluo with its tail, and used its huge body to make way for Xiluo, motioning for him to go over.

Xiluo looked at Yu Qingli with some confusion, and when she nodded slightly, he walked over sideways. The giant python was not idle either. After Xiluo passed through it, it quickly turned its head and followed Xiluo forward. The huge snake body rolled up Yu Qingli and put her on its back.

Sitting on the smooth and hard snake scales was not comfortable, and even made people feel cold, but Yu Qingli did not dare to move at all, and even had to hold on tightly to the scales of the giant python in order to maintain balance.

In this way, the two people and the snake walked forward for nearly a hundred meters, and a strange-looking tree appeared in front of Yu Qingli. The tree was very short, but the branches were unexpectedly thick. Although it grew in this cave, the leaves were still very lush, and among the dense leaves, there were red fruits, each of which was crystal clear, bright red and attractive.

The giant python placed Yu Qingli in front of the fruit tree. Yu Qingli asked in confusion, "Are you asking us to eat this?"

The giant python did not respond, but judging from its expression, it seemed to mean the same thing. Yu Qingli felt that she must have gone crazy, or was in some kind of hallucination. She actually thought that a snake could have expressions.

Xiluo hesitated for a moment, "Miss, let me try it first. If it's not poisonous, you can eat it later."

As Xiluo spoke, she had already picked a red fruit and put it in her mouth. The crystal clear fruit melted in her mouth, and the delicate sweetness penetrated into her heart and spleen, making her every limb feel comfortable and full, and the original feeling of hunger completely disappeared.

This is really amazing!

At this time, Xiluo realized that the red fruit that the giant python asked them to eat was indeed not an ordinary thing, and for a moment she was less contemptuous of the giant python.

Xiluo picked a red fruit and handed it to Yu Qingli. Yu Qingli ate it and couldn't help but sigh at the exquisiteness of this fruit. If everything before was just Yu Qingli's guess, now it is undoubtedly a confirmation of the previous guess. This giant python probably really has some origins.

After they ate the fruit, the giant python coiled again, but still blocked Yu Qingli and the others' way, preventing them from leaving.

Yu Qingli was speechless. What on earth did this giant python keep them here for? She didn't know what the situation was like in Dongtang Palace at this moment.

Everything was normal that morning. The palace maids and guards in various parts of the palace got up early, but the side hall where Yu Qingli was imprisoned was still silent. The eunuch in charge of the palace felt something was strange and reported the matter to Tang Yi.

Everyone in the palace knows that the woman in the side hall is the prince's beloved. If there is any mistake, the lives of these servants will probably be in danger.

Tang Yi had not yet attended the morning court. The first thing he did after hearing the news was to go to the palace to investigate. Yu Qingli had a special identity, and according to the time, Murong Yan should be arriving in the East Tang Imperial City soon in the next few days. If he made any move, he should be on guard!

It was not until Tang Yi arrived outside the side hall that he realized something was wrong. None of the guards who were supposed to be guarding the door showed up.

Seeing Tang Yi coming, the eunuch in charge hurried forward to report, "Your Highness, this morning, I came to this side hall to inquire about the young lady's breakfast, so that I could ask the imperial kitchen to make arrangements. However, I have been waiting here for half a day, and no one has emerged. I wonder if something unexpected has happened, so I disturbed Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yi didn't bother to ask any other questions. He kicked open the palace door and was shocked by the scene he saw. He saw palace maids and guards lying all over the floor.

The eunuch in charge hurried forward to check, and then said with great trepidation, "Your Highness, they are all still alive. They are probably just drugged."

Tang Yi's handsome face was filled with anger. "Go find someone quickly. Where is Yu Qingli now?"